Destinations: Trending Stories from the USA Today

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Here is the latest Destination News from USA Today.

Travel tipping guide: Who gets what?
From airport skycaps to hotel housekeepers, here’s how to reward good service on your next trip.

     

Yellowstone National Park: 10 tips on visiting the park
With more than 3,472 square miles to see, it’s good to start your trip with a plan.

     

Take me away! A video visit to Venice
Join host Christine van Blokland as she explores the treasures of Venice, Italy.

     

Explore Italy’s sparkling wine trail in Franciacorta
Sip on Italian sparkling wine that is hard to find in the States on a trip to Lombardy.

     

14 huge hotel bathrooms bigger than NYC apartment
When you’re on vacation, it’s nice to indulge and relax like you never would in your home.

     

Dollywood hopes to capture lightning in a coaster in 2016
The park will open Lightning Rod, the world’s fastest wooden coaster, later this month.

     

Milwaukee’s Sobelman’s: Epic Bloody Marys in Beer City
Sobelman’s serves the most elaborately memorable Bloody Marys imaginable, plus standout burgers.

     

Milwaukee eatery puts a whole fried chicken atop a Bloody Mary

America’s best bars for beer lovers
These brewpubs, restaurants and bars boast great beer selections and offerings.

     

No kids allowed: Adults-only resorts in the Caribbean
Leave the kids at home for some well-earned fun with just the grown-ups.

     

14 massive hotel bathrooms that could fit an NYC apartment inside
When you’re on vacation, it’s nice to indulge and relax like you never would in your home.

     

Around the world in NYC kitchens: Cook Greek lamb with Maria Loi
Chef Maria Loi prepares an authentic dish with Greek cooking tips at Loi Estiatorio.

     

World’s best picnic spots: Travel bloggers’ picks
Not all al fresco dining locations are created equal.

     

50 desserts from around the world
The world’s best pastry chefs unite for one night with 80 internationally-inspired sweets.

     

Universal Studios Hollywood’s new Harry Potter world opens Thursday
Find out how to make the most of your trip to the Wizarding World.

     

12 can’t-miss U.S. museum exhibits this spring
These new and special exhibits take interactivity to a new level.

     

What’s new at museums this spring

Southern food steps it up with these creative spins
Chefs across the country are adding culinary twists to these classic staples.

     

Where to find Space Invaders in Paris

The top 50 Instagram photos by @USInterior
Users chose their favorites of the Department of the Interior’s most stunning and scenic photos.

     

10Best: Pizza restaurants in Chicago
Chicago is best known for its deep-dish pizza but hungry visitors will find other types too!

     

Sampling the flavors of Savannah

Road Trip USA: In Savannah, heritage comes in many flavors
We stumbled upon two cultures so wildly different they may as well have been in separate hemispheres.

     

Budget-friendly vacation rentals in Europe

Great European vacation rentals for under $100/night
If you’re willing to go a bit off the beaten path, you can score a great vacation rental.

     

Photos: Chicago’s iconic Willis Tower
At 1,451 feet, the Willis Tower is the second tallest building in the U.S.

     

Photos: Chicago’s iconic Willis Tower

10Best readers voted these 10 beaches Mexico’s best

10Best Readers’ Choice names North America’s best beaches
See which beaches 10Best readers chose as the best in North America in six categories.

     

Giant botanical garden wows with 11,000 types of plants
This botanical garden attracts more than one million visitors each year with its over 1,077 acres of exquisite grounds. It’s easy to see why it’s voted as the best botanical garden by 10Best.com and USA TODAY readers.

     

10Best Readers’ Choice: Best East Coast beaches

10Best: Readers’ favorite West Coast beaches

10Best readers pick America’s best urban beaches

10Best: Readers’ Choice top 10 freshwater beaches

Best national park beaches? See which beaches 10Best readers chose!

Explore Virgin Islands National Park both above and below the waves
Half of this national park’s 10,000 acres are actually underwater.

     

10Best: Cities to see street art
Many cities have designated areas for murals, and offer tours.

     

10 great cities to see street art

10Best: Jackson Hole in spring
Beat the crowds and savor this shoulder season gem in Wyoming.

     

New York LaGuardia Airport Guide
Money- and time-saving tips, as well as restaurant, bar and store suggestions for LaGuardia Airport.

     

America’s annual seafood festivals and cook-offs
Celebrate shrimp, oysters, lobster and crawfish at these fishy fetes across the country.

     

Dolly Parton on Dollywood, the new resort and her fear of coasters
Why Dolly won’t get on her own coasters, and whether she sees a second park in the future.

     

America’s best vodka bars
Bucket list watering holes for fans of America’s best-selling spirit.

     

Amazing places where your dollar goes further this year
Favorable exchange rates and overall affordability can get you more for your money.

     

Space Invaders: Delightful mosaics left by elusive Paris street artist
Lift your eyes on your next stroll through Paris and you’ll spot the colorful “invasion.”

     

Skinny Pancake: Vermont fresh fare transforms the ordinary crepe
The menu boasts local ingredients, including apples, maple syrup, ham and lots of renowned cheeses.

     

Crepes done Vermont-style at the Skinny Pancake

Nashville’s newest museum: The Grammy Gallery
The highly interactive museum is aimed at drawing young music fans not just into the history of the Grammys, but also every step of the recording process.

     

Wanna own a castle … and a village? Pony up $8.3M, and it’s yours
A royal family in Italy has owned the 2,100-acre Castle of Sismano estate for over 1,000 years, but now it can all be yours for only $8.3 million. Video provided by Newsy

     

10Best: Unique experiences at Squaw Valley Resort
These 10 awesome experiences are only on offer at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows.

     

El Yunque: The USA’s only tropical rainforest national forest
28,000 acres unlike anywhere else in the USA await in Puerto Rico.

     

Amtrak in the 1970s: Exclusive historical photos
Amtrak spent much of the decade establishing its operations, route network and branding.

     

10Best: Top reasons to visit Mayakoba
Mayakoba delivers a one-two punch of lush tropical jungle and beautiful sandy beaches.

     

Best Coastal Small Town
Vote for your favorite coastal small town in America at 10Best.com!

     

Best Small Town Weekend Escape
These 20 small towns are all within easy driving distance of major metros.

     

Best College Small Town
Vote for the most travel-worthy college small town in the U.S. once per day!

     

Best Small Town Food Scene
Which small town has the best culinary scene? Vote now!

     

Best Historic Small Town
Vote once per day for your favorite historic small town in America!

     

Uncover Japan’s hidden meals of a lifetime
Staying and eating at a ryokan is a pure and quintessential Japanese experience.

     

The Big Apple’s biggest share plates
New York City’s trading tapas for large format, family-style menu items for groups.

     

50 states, 50 dates: Romantic ideas around the USA
Need a fun local idea, or just want to get away with your loved one? We’ve got 50 ideas for you.

     

Travel after the attacks: What to know if you decide to go
Following a fresh wave of bombings, travelers want to know how to save their vacations.

     

Photos: The grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica

Live like a local with Homestay vacation rentals

Quaint and quirky Homestays around the world
Homestay only offers rentals with a local host on site.

     

10Best: Favorite Korean food from fusion to fine dining
Korean food is appearing everywhere from food trucks to frozen dinners.

     

Best restaurants and food trucks serving Korean cuisine

Cool off in style: Caribbean resort pools not to miss
Beaches too crowded? These pools are a great way to cool off in style.

     

Where to eat over Easter weekend
50 places to order eggs for brunch, plus chocolate bunnies, hot cross buns and more.

     

Watch the big game in a Las Vegas sports book
However you play it, a major sporting event at a Vegas casino is about as good as it gets.

     

I-75 now open in both directions in Tennessee
A major north-south interstate reopened in both directions Thursday, almost four weeks after it was shut down following a rock slide.

     

America’s best bars for rum fans
Tiki and rum-centric bars have made a major comeback across the country.

     

Six Flags VR coasters: Watch how it works
Nine coasters at Six Flags parks will transport you into a whole new world starting this month.

     

Spring’s most affordable destinations

Charbar: Great Canadian steaks with Argentine flair

Alberta beef + Argentine style = A meat lover’s dream
At Calgary’s Charbar, everything has a bit of a gourmet surprise or twist.

     

14 insanely cheap destinations for spring 2016
Why not treat yourself for surviving the winter by booking a trip to one of these destinations?

     

Merry-go-rounds: 10 of the oldest carousels in the USA
Ride a painted pony and gallop into the past on some of the country’s oldest and most magnificent machines.

     

Five myths about the Galapagos Islands
The logistics and cost of traveling around these remote islands can be daunting.

     

Las Vegas’ annual festivals and events

Vegas Uncork’d to celebrate 10 years on — and now off — the Strip
Las Vegas’ most prominent food festival has hosted celebrity chefs, foodies for a decade.

     

The world’s best train station takeout for the ride
Prominent train stations offer great food to-go from NYC’s Grand Central to Tokyo Station.

     

The world’s best train station food to-go for the ride
Prominent train stations offer great takeout from NYC’s Grand Central to Tokyo Station.

     

What’s new in Philadelphia this spring

Spring forward in Philly: The season’s best art, music and events
Chinese dragons, Picasso and King Midas descend on the city this spring.

     

Taste California: Disneyland Food & Wine Festival returns
After a six-year absence, the foodie festival returns for one month only.

     

Photo tour: Grand Teton National Park’s majesty
From the peaks of the Teton Range to beautiful Jackson Hole, the park has something for all.

     

Why you should travel on spring break this year
Don’t let Zika and security scares keep you home.

     

This LA sushi trail’s the next best thing to visiting Japan
Sushi has come a long way in LA where it is embraced more than anywhere else in the USA.

     

Sneak peek: Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Scott Craven, The Arizona RepublicHarry Potter is ready for his Hollywood closeup, and The Arizona Republic had a sneak peek at this year’s most anticipated new theme-park attraction.

     

Yelp’s top picks in Kennett Square, Pa.

Yelp’s hidden gems: Kennett Square, Pa.
See Yelp’s top picks for restaurants, bars, shopping and recreation.

     

From Atlantis to Camelot, 10 mythical sites that just might exist
Even in an era of GPS and Google Maps, a few glorious cities and treasures remain uncharted.

     

Mythical sites that just might exist

Pets on trains a hit for Amtrak and riders
Amtrak is expanding its program allowing small cats and dogs to travel with their owners.

     

Sip Scotland’s gin trend on the new trail
Find the best craft gin distilleries, bars and shops in Scotland at these stops.

     

Maple Block: A taste of Texas barbecue in L.A.
Maple Block Meat Company updates the classics with high-quality ingredients.

     

Photo tour: The castles of Ireland

Great Texas barbecue in L.A.?

Low peso, high style: Mexican experiences worth a splurge
With international travel costs breaking budgets, now’s a great time to consider Mexico.

     

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